upstaged
Stole the spotlight
Upstaged means overshadowed or outshone by someone else's performance or presence.
The term comes from theater, where an actor moving upstage (toward the back) forces others to turn away from the audience.
Now it applies broadly: She felt upstaged by her sister's announcement at the party.
To be upstaged is to have attention stolen from you.
Did better than others
- eclipsedSurpassed or obscured
- surpassedWent past or beyond
- outdoneBeaten in performance
- bestedOvercame in a contest
trumped · overshadowed · rival · contender · one-upped · defeated · dominated · outclassed
Concentrated illumination source
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- overshadowedSurpassed and diminished
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
- curtainFabric hung for privacy
audience · applause · understudy · lead · supporting · entrance · exit · ovation
Surpassed and diminished
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- snubbedIntentionally disregarded
- slightedTreated as unimportant
bitter · resentful · envious · jealous · indignant · wounded · humiliated · diminished
outperformed
Did better than others
bested · trumped · overshadowed · rival · contender · one-upped · defeated · dominated · outclassed · outmatched
spotlight
Concentrated illumination source
- scene-stealingOutperforming others onstage
- overshadowedSurpassed and diminished
- outshoneExceeded in brilliance
curtain · audience · applause · understudy · lead · supporting · entrance · exit · ovation · prima donna
overshadowed
Surpassed and diminished
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
- overlookedNot noticed or considered
- snubbedIntentionally disregarded
slighted · bitter · resentful · envious · jealous · indignant · wounded · humiliated · diminished · disregarded
upstagedspotlighted
Given prominent attention
highlighted · showcased · featured · celebrated · foregrounded
upstagedstole the show
Captivated all attention unexpectedly
dominated · outperformed · triumphed · prevailed · supported